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January 2009

January 30, 2009 - Obama Calls Wall Street Bonuses 'Shameful'

President Obama blasted Wall Street CEOs yesterday, calling it "shameful" that they had given themselves billions of dollars bonuses when the financial sector had to beg for billions in taxpayer dollars.

January 30, 2009 - Obama and Palin attending same weekend dinner

Both President Barack Obama and Gov. Sarah Palin will be at the annual Alfalfa Club Dinner tomorrow night in D.C.

January 30, 2009 - 26-year-old Black Preacher to head Pres. Obama�s Faith Office

Pres. Obama has named Joshua DuBois, 26, to head the White House's new office of faith-based programs.

January 30, 2009 - Obama creates middle-class task force led by Biden

Today, President Barack Obama announced a new White House task force on the problems of middle-class Americans, and installed VP Joe Biden as its chairman.

January 30, 2009 - Calling all black models: Obama Daughter Look-Alikes Wanted

Marketers predict that African-American models will play a more prominent role in fashion photography as a direct result of the Obamas.

January 30, 2009 - Economy Shrinks at 3.8% Pace in 4th Quarter

The economy shrank at a 3.8% pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century.

January 30, 2009 - Exxon Mobil Shatters US Record for Annual Profit

Today, Exxon Mobil reported a profit of $45.2 billion for 2008, breaking its own record for a U.S. company.

January 30, 2009 - Disney & ESPN plan job cuts at ABC group

Walt Disney Co. plans to lay off 200 people at its ABC division.

January 30, 2009 - Ohio family found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A family of four has been found dead in Columbus, Ohio, home in what's believed to be a murder-suicide.

January 30, 2009 - 'Stop snitching' culture must end, Al Sharpton tells Miami

The Rev. Al Sharpton visited Miami yesterday to promote peace in Liberty City and encourage witnesses to talk to investigators about last week's unsolved mass shooting.

January 30, 2009 - NY boy dressed as girl to cheat on exam

An upstate New York teen boy is accused of dressing as a girl to take a high school exam in place of another student.

January 30, 2009 - Octuplet Mom May Have Already Had 6 Kids

The California woman who gave birth to eight babies in five minutes Monday may have already been a mother of six.

January 30, 2009 - Having a Big Booty May Be Good for Your Health, Study Finds

Fat bottoms have been scientifically proven to be a sign of good health.

January 30, 2009 - British School's 'Be Healthy' Week Includes Pole Dancing Performances

As part of a British school’s “Be Healthy Week,” students were treated to performances by a pole dancer.

January 30, 2009 - Serena & Venus Capture Another Aussie Doubles Title

Serena and Venus Williams took their third doubles title at the Australian Open and eighth Grand Slam title as a combination yesterday.

January 30, 2009 - Wife of NFL player charged in assault

The wife of New England Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour was arrested yesterday on charges she participated in a New Year’s group assault on two women.

January 29, 2009 - Obama signs fair pay legislation

President Barack Obama signed a new pay-equity measure into law today, overturning a 2007 Supreme Court decision that made it harder to sue for pay discrimination.

January 29, 2009 - Blagojevich says he has done nothing wrong during closing arguments

Gov. Rod Blagojevich has told the Illinois Senate impeachment trial that he has "done nothing wrong."

January 29, 2009 - Suicides in U.S. military on rise

Suicides among soldiers in the U.S. Army rose to an alarming number in 2008.

January 29, 2009 - Postal Delivery May Be Cut Back to 5 Days a Week

Massive deficits could force the post office to cut out one day of mail delivery, the postmaster general told Congress yesterday.

January 29, 2009 - Record number getting jobless benefits

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits has reached an all-time record, the government said today.

January 29, 2009 - Ford Loses $14.6 Billion in 2008, Cuts Jobs, Says Still Won't Seek Aid

Ford Motor Co. said today it lost $14.6 billion in 2008, but the company still says it does not plan to seek federal loans.

January 29, 2009 - Cutbacks hit boxes of Girl Scout Cookies

The Girl Scouts of the USA confirmed that it has reduced the number of cookies per box to save money because of rising transportation and baking costs.

January 29, 2009 - California Man tries to sell kidney on Craigslist

A California man tried to sell his kidney on the internet because of the bad economy.

January 29, 2009 - Study: 'Stiff' Drink Appears to Help Male Performance in the Bedroom

Australian researchers have made the surprise discovery that alcohol improves, rather than damages, men's performance in the bedroom.

January 29, 2009 - Woman Shoots Boyfriend for Not Letting Her Sleep

A Monroe, LA woman, who said she was angry because her boyfriend wouldn't let her sleep, shot him with a small-caliber handgun.

January 29, 2009 - Man accused of dealing in a Washington police station restroom

Everett, Washington police said a 24-year-old man picked the wrong place to try to deal drugs - a stall in the police station restroom.

January 29, 2009 - Arrest ordered in NBA Player Jason Caffey child support case

An Atlanta judge has ordered the arrest of former NBA player Jason Caffey, who is accused of failing to pay thousands in child support.

January 29, 2009 - Obesity Caught Like Common Cold

A new study that was released claims that a common and contagious virus is linked to some cases of obesity.

January 29, 2009 - Spike Lee Courts Snipes For James Brown Biopic

Spike Lee is reportedly moving forward with plans to have Wesley Snipes star as James Brown in an upcoming biopic.

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